osmosis in Danish

osmosis in Danish is osmose — osmosis means the movement of a solvent, usually water, through a semi-permeable membrane from a weaker solution into a stronger one, so that the concentrations tend to even out.

osmosis in Danish

osmose

noun

(chemistry) The net movement of solvent molecules, usually water, from a region of lower solute concentration to a region of higher solute concentration through a partially permeable membrane.

What does "osmosis" mean?

noun The movement of a solvent, usually water, through a semi-permeable membrane from a weaker solution into a stronger one, so that the concentrations tend to even out.
"Water enters the root hairs by osmosis because the cell sap is more concentrated than the surrounding soil water."
noun The gradual, unconscious absorption of knowledge, habits or attitudes simply by being around them.
"He never studied the rules; he learned them by osmosis from watching his father play."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

osmosis in a sentence

Water enters the root hairs by osmosis because the cell sap is more concentrated than the surrounding soil water.
Put the potato slices in salt water and osmosis will draw the moisture out.
He never studied the rules; he learned them by osmosis from watching his father play.
Office jargon spreads by osmosis.

Common Danish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "osmosis" in Danish?

"osmosis" in Danish is osmose. osmosis means: The movement of a solvent, usually water, through a semi-permeable membrane from a weaker solution into a stronger one, so that the concentrations tend to even out.

How do you use "osmosis" in a sentence?

Example: "Water enters the root hairs by osmosis because the cell sap is more concentrated than the surrounding soil water." In Danish, "osmosis" is osmose.

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